LETTER: Many alternatives to dumping animals

Tanya Gille

Published: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 8:28 p.m.

Dear Editor: I recently adopted a small brown dog I named Foxy Firecracker for her looks and personality. This little dog was dumped on the street by a woman driving a Mercedes. My friend, who witnessed this event and tried to stop the car, thought there was a young girl inside. The driver took off in a hurry. I understand from my vet that dogs of Foxy’s age can get “thrown away” when the cost of spaying comes up.

For anyone else who needs to give up an animal, please consider better options. Locally, Metro Animal Shelter accepts such dogs at no cost to the person who brings in the animal. The classified section of the internet site www.petfinder.com allows individuals to list pets in need of a new home. The Alabama Spay and Neuter Clinic provides services that are likely to be less expensive than those of private veterinarians. They also provide free transport at a specified pick-up point in Tuscaloosa to and from their clinic in Birmingham.

<p>Dear Editor: I recently adopted a small brown dog I named Foxy Firecracker for her looks and personality. This little dog was dumped on the street by a woman driving a Mercedes. My friend, who witnessed this event and tried to stop the car, thought there was a young girl inside. The driver took off in a hurry. I understand from my vet that dogs of Foxy's age can get “thrown away” when the cost of spaying comes up. </p><p>For anyone else who needs to give up an animal, please consider better options. Locally, Metro Animal Shelter accepts such dogs at no cost to the person who brings in the animal. The classified section of the internet site www.petfinder.com allows individuals to list pets in need of a new home. The Alabama Spay and Neuter Clinic provides services that are likely to be less expensive than those of private veterinarians. They also provide free transport at a specified pick-up point in Tuscaloosa to and from their clinic in Birmingham. </p><p>Tanya Gille</p><p>Tuscaloosa</p>